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Distance from Melbourne to Mashhad

Straight line

12,015 km
7,465 mi · 6,487 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 31 min

Direction

WNW 302°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Mashhad?

Melbourne (Australia) and Mashhad (Iran) are very far apart: 12,015 km in a straight line, that is 7,465 miles or 6,487 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Melbourne and Mashhad, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Mashhad lies to the north-west (initial bearing 302°). The route crosses from Australia into Iran. The halfway point is at -1.0193°, 101.7435°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 31 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Mashhad?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Mashhad is 12,015 km (7,465 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Mashhad from Melbourne?

Mashhad is to the north-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 302°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Mashhad?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 31 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.